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Why was it taken out, what happened. That idea scares me, I sure dont want to lose mine.

That is exactly what she asked me. She decided that I should do liquid diet for 24 hours. Mushy for 24 hours and then if it continues I have to have a slight unfill. I am glad she did not jump at that. I had chicken broth at lunch and hardly had any phlegm. I am not losing fast, darn. I have only lost about 6 pounds in the last 30 days. I wish it was more. Tonight I will have a slim fast and hope that the milk does not cause me a problem. I may have to give up milk, that will freak me out. But maybe that is an issue for me. We will see if it goes away.

So I had a serious virus about one month ago and then afterwards I got a fill. I have not had alot of issues. I have had things stuck, and had to throw them back up. but this is not constant and I figure it is because I did not chew enough. But now this past 2 weeks I have had phelgm build up. Almost like I am getting a cold but I dont feel sick. I went to see my dr who asked me if I am too tight. He thinks I should consider getting some removed. Is there a way to tell if I am too tight, I wonder if I took some anti-acid stuff if that would make it go away and then I would know I am to tight. But what if this has nothing to do with acid, has anyone had phelm build up because of the band? I hate to have some removed. I am losing. I dont get stuff stuck all the time. It has happened maybe 4 times since I got a fill. Is that bad?

The Phelgm really is bothering me, mostly at night. I guess I should call her, maybe he is right. I just didnt feel like it was acidy so I figured it was ok, but I do notice that sometimes I have a sour stomach, like I need something in my stomach. Are these signals that I dont understand? I will give her a call but I wonder if anyone else has had this issue. I dont want her to take out much. What a disappointment, I really felt like I was doing well. Any advise would be appreciated.

So I am on my third fill and I think this is all I am going to do, for now. I am pretty good. Just have to remember to chew. I notice during my monthly, I get a bit tighter but I guess that is expected. The work out continues, pole dancing is a blast and kicks your butt physically, I sweat so much that the sweat goes into my eyes and burns. Time to wear one of those head bands. My legs hurt every week and just when they start to get better, it is time for class again. Fitness is a huge issue. I think that getting the band is one thing, but I think that finding a workout routine is important, trust me, I hate to exersise but I found something I enjoy. I recommend that everyone find something they like to do. I have lost 8 pounds since my fill and I think the exersise had something to do with it. I am only on Pole level one, it will be a long time before I am on level two, who knows I may never get there. I am old!! HA!!! I am considering a pole for my living room, isnt that funny?? hubby likes the idea. We had to work out in 6 inch heels. Let me tell you guys something, that kicks your #$%#@%. I was WIPED OUT, DEAD TIRED. My legs hurt so bad. My feet were screaming. What a huge work out. I am over 200 pounds, getting off the floor in 6 inch heels after sliding down a pole, let me tell you, it is not a pretty site. Will send video later - NOT.!! HA!! Anyhow, just wanted to check in and thank everyone for your inspiring emails and thoughts. This road to losing this weight is not easy. With everyones support, this band is working for me so far, I am pleased. I hope you all are doing well too. Talk later.

I tried a soda and a beer. I was disappointed with both, it is not the same. I dont think I will do it again. It made me feel gross and I just did not enjoy it like I used too. Kinda a bummer. But I think I still like whiskey, havent tried that in a while, may check that out again. I loved my whiskey sours. Maybe one a month, got to watch the calories, those are a killer on calories.

Ok so I admit, it looked easy. I know now it is not. It has kicked my butt. There is one class left and she asked me if I want to go to level two or do level one over. Or I could just quit. I am considering taking level one over. I did not get all the moves. I am so out of shape. I can not believe it. I am the biggest girl there. I have lost about 6 pounds since starting and my whole body hurts. I have bruises all over my body. It is really hard. But I have been sitting on my butt for years and I know the band alone is not going to get me where I want to be. But there is a part of me that is embarrassed because I should be able to do this stuff, or am I being to hard on myself. I am a skinny person in a fat body. Does that make sense? So what does everyone think?? Should I quit or should I do level one over? I am not ready for level two, they hang upside down. I think I will wait on that. Does everyone on here exersise alot? Should I get a pole in my house? I do have that option, that would help me get it, that may be fun. hmmm let me think about that one.. HA!@ Anyway, just want your opinion.

I tell everyone. I am proud I took charge of my life. but it is a very personal choice. I have a big mouth. HA!

I am really confused. I am not sure what to eat to keep my stomach from hurting. I wonder if it is the mocha I have in the morning. She told me I could have mocha with soy milk and that is what I do but then about 1/2 hour afterwards my stomach hurts. Kind of an empty feeling. So I eat something like a banana, then it hurts worse. I finally broke down today and had a pop tart, it was the only thing in the machine at work and it feels better but this is crazy. What should I eat? Maybe I should try oatmeal. What do you guys eat to make sure your stomach dont hurt. Do I always need to keep it full? I guess I am not understanding this pain. Anyone have any ideas?

I use dr Fitzpatrick, she is really good. Here is her site http://gastricbands.com/index.html

WOW, this is wild. I ate after being on liquid diet for 24 hours after my fill and what a experience. It is almost like I just had the surgery. I need to learn to eat all over again. I was obviously very loose. Now I chew chew chew and I had spagetti for lunch and did I get full fast. WOW. Now I just have to find things to munch on because my stomach does not feel good when it is empty. I am worried that I wont get everything I need as far as vitamins so I am going back to chewables. But you know what, I like this, I really chew chew and I think that once I have that down, I am going to enjoy my food instead of just swallowing it hole, like I was. I can't wait to lose my next 5 pounds. With the exersise I am doing, I think this just might work. Sparkpeople has some great food ideas. I hope it stays this way a while.

this is what I would put on mine

MY NAME

GASTRIC LAP-BAND

SULFA ALLERGY

ICE: HUBBYS NAME

PHONE#

I found a really cool site that has them in fashion wear. They are very cute. http://www.laurenshope.com/products.aspx?catid=176

Appears they make them in all kinds of stones. I may just get one. I have some allergys to medications so I think that is good info too. Like they cant give me sulfa drugs. It says I can put that on it. Very cool.

Ok probebly a dumb question but my dr who does my fills told me that since I am banded that no dr should ever do a scope on me. So that made me think, what if for some reason there was an emergency, like lets say this asthma that I have right now, what if all the sudden I can't breath. Would they still be able to put a tube down my throat? How would they know I have the band? I ask this because of what she said and because I have had breathing issues and I wonder how exactly this would be handled. How far would a breathing tube go how there? I am not a dr so I have no idea but she made it very clear that if I ever need to be scoped to tell them NO! Does anyone wear a bracelet that says they have the band?

What a beautiful baby. You are so lucky. You look so good. I am hoping I do as well as you have. Glad to hear from you, I was wondering what had happened to you, hadn't seen you on for a while. Now I see why. Send your son our thoughts and prayers that he is safe and sound and can come home soon!!!

I am so excited about these classes, I caught this bug and I am having some breathing issues. I am going to my dr tomorrow to insist that he give me a stronger inhaler. I have to get rid of this bug and I am not coughing enough to get it out. I DO NOT want to quit this class. NO WAY!! If he tells me to stop, I am going to be so MAD!!!!! I may have to take prednazone and that stuff makes me crazy but it would get this crud out of my chest faster. I am drinking lots of fluids and trying to get as much rest as I can. Class is Sunday again and the soreness is wearing off so I am ready for another class. This makes me mad. I am going, I have to, I am hooked!!!

I am definately keeping an eye on the news. I work with the public and I have had a flu virus for about a week now, my lungs are bothering me, but I have inhaler. I am going on with my life, exercising and working as normal. I just make sure to stay as clean as possible. If I see a client that is coughing and hacking I may chose not to see them, I guess it depends on several factors, because I am already compromised by this flu I already have. I am in Oregon and so far there are no confirmed cases here and I pray there wont be, but I would assume it will work its way here. I myself would not be traveling to Mexico because of my immune system being down at this point. But as I said, I think it is a personal decision. It is a tough one, we just need to hope and pray we dont get it. It sounds horrible. I sometimes think that someone started this bug, like a terrorist thing, does that sound crazy. I wouldnt put it past someone to plant a bug to hurt people. How awful. Sorry just me talking out loud. If you plan to travel, just be careful as always. I dont say that because we are freaking out, we say things like that because we care, that is all.

So I went to the first class and I can't believe how sore I am. My whole body hurts. My God, these women who do this, they are something else. My arms are so sore. I was scarred to throw myself around that pole, what if I fall down? I dont want to hurt myself. I could not help but laugh through the whole class, it was hilarious. It is was fun. The instructor is wonderful, she showed us our first move and I said, you dont really think I am going to do that, HA! It was called the fireman, HA !! You know they way they go down those fire man poles, but only with a twist. I was so scarred to take my feet of the ground but by the last 1/2 hour, I almost got it. Maybe next week, I will have the nerve. I am the biggest girl in the class and I even had a women come up to me and ask " Are you taking this class" Kinda a snop, I said heck ya I am. I told the instructor she kicked my butt!!

I know it sounds crazy but I wanted exersise that was fun and exciting plus different. I found this great pole dancing class. I am so excited. I can't wait to see how hard this is going to be. Just think those chicks that do that type of dancing they are always looking good, so I said why not me. I told the instructor, I am no thin chicky, she said "bring it on! We get all sizes" HA! I am down 5 more pounds so who knows, now if I can just get my lungs to hold up. We will see. My husband is very excited about it, even said he would install a pole in living room. HAHAHAHAHHAHAH I cracked up!!! He is so funny. This is what I found on you tube. Now I want her body, well get rid of the tatoo, I can live without that:

. This woman has won awards for being one of the best. If I could get in shape, I would be so happy. Lets hope I dont fall on my head. HA. I did check, they are insured. HA! The place I am going is called Diva Den: http://pdxpoledivas.com/index.html. I hear they are a blast. I can't wait to find out.

When I went down to Dr Ortiz, I got excellent care. Did they do a good job as well with her being this was a major surgery issue? I am just courious. I was pretty impressed with his care but just wondering what she thought? How is she doing? Please send her my thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

I just saw that on the news, how scary. They said it has spread here to California and Texas area.

So what is your plan? Usually they want you to wait a while before you get pregnant but oh well. Who did your surgery? I would make sure to let them know and if you have any fill get it taken out. I hear that some people are able to keep their band all through their pregnancy but that would be up to you and your dr. Is this your first baby?

When it happend to me, I felt like I was having a heart attack. My chest hurt and I was in so much pain. Then the pouring of spit came as if I had a river running in my mouth (slimeing) Oh the joy, I was at work and was trying to throw up in my garbage can, but no luck. I ended up going home and going to bed and laying there for about an hour and then it passed. Horrible. It has happened to me a couple of times but nothing that bad since. They are right about the tear off foods. That is the problem, if you are not using a fork or spoon, you have no idea how big it is. And Bread is dangerious too. I get my third fill next month and I am very nervous about being too tight. Right now, I know I am eating too much but do not get things stuck too often but after my third fill, I better watch out. Hopefully, you and I both will be able to remember, chew chew chew... Hey lisa, did I hear you say you have all your fill out?? Can I ask why?? What happened? Did I already know that??

I still go to the chiropractor since being banded and it has been fine. I just made sure to tell him where my port is and I think he adjusts me differently now. But so far I have not had any issues. I plan to keep going, he really helps me.

Does anyone know of a good place to get cosmetic surgery for those terrible dark cirlces under the eye. I heard there is a new procedure to get rid of those. I was checking Cosmed but I dont see anything listed about it. I talked to my dr because I thought it was my diet but he said it is not. Any ideas you have would be great. I want them gone forever and those creams are not working. Thanks

I am eating ok. The only problem I have is with bread, but I knew that was coming. But I wonder if it is time for a fill. I am at 2.15 cc in a 4 cc band. Does anyone else have that much in their band? Are there any other people out there with 4cc band? Things are going well, no pain or anything like that, I am not losing anymore, I dont think. Maybe inches. My rings dont fit anymore. What a weird place to lose weight. I have a back injury so I have been afraid of sit ups but that is where I am carrying my fat. This is a little frustrating. My son is horseback riding and I am running behind that horse and I know I am getting exersise but it is not enough, obvously. Or not the right kind. You should hear me panting like a dog. It is so funny. I am checking into pole dancing, I hear that is a blast and this woman here does a class, but I have yet to find child care. Been searching for someone for a while. He is special needs child so finding care is hard. But I am not going to give up. I am excited about how much both hubby and I have lost and how good we feel. This has been a good experience and I hope to lose much more. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks